Cats are natural climbers and enjoy perching at different heights. Look for cat trees that offer a variety of levels and heights, allowing your cat to indulge in their climbing instincts. A taller cat tree also maximizes vertical space, making efficient use of your room. If your cat is particularly big or you need to provide a tree for a whole feline crew, check out our lists of the best cat trees for large cats and the best cat trees for multiple cats. Most cat trees are the free-standing kind ; this allows pet owners to simply place them somewhere in their homes. The opposite of these designs would be cat trees that require some sort of installation such as attaching them to a wall. Carpeted. Besides price, the biggest objection to cat trees is usually the overall look of them. While style is subjective, most folks wouldn’t think that a wall of carpet is exactly high-style. But good news, there are a variety of options that aren’t ugly! one of my favorites is this cat tree modeled after real trees on amazon. This roughly 5-foot cat tree features faux leaves that completely drop the classic carpet